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Professor Philip G. Cohen is a full-time faculty member at Pace University's Lubin School of Business in the Legal Studies and Taxation department. Previously, he served as an adjunct professor for 23 years before joining full-time in 2012. His expertise spans corporate tax law, international tax, and legal studies, with a focus on complex tax litigation and policy analysis.
Education:
- LLM in Taxation, New York University School of Law
- LLM in Labor Law, New York University
- JD, Duke University
- MBA in Accounting, George Washington University (Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society)
- BA in Political Science, New York University (With Honors)
Research Interests: Professor Cohen specializes in corporate tax disputes, international tax compliance, intellectual property taxation, and statutory interpretation in tax courts. His work often examines the intersection of tax policy, corporate restructuring, and judicial tax doctrine.
Article Trends: His publications since 2012 analyze high-profile Tax Court cases, focusing on technical aspects like the step transaction doctrine, origin of claim doctrine, and international tax credit limitations. Common themes include challenges to IRS interpretations, corporate debt structuring, and intellectual property tax implications.
Professional Engagement:
- Active member of American Bar Association (ABA) and New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), both with Tax Sections
- Former chair of multiple Tax Executives Institute (TEI) committees (Federal Tax, Communications, Tax Reform, Tax Shelter, Financial Products)
- Contributor to major tax journals including The Tax Lawyer and William & Mary Business Law Review
In the Media: Regularly cited in Bloomberg Law and local news outlets for tax policy analysis, including critiques of IRS funding cuts and Spain's property tax proposals.
